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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.70, 1,541.92 and 737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.70, 1,541.92 and 737.51 is: 1,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.70 : 1,541.92 = 737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.70/1,541.92 = 737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.70x = 1,541.92 × 737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.70x = 1,137,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,181.42/1,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.54

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